Brainwater: I couldn't agree more. He has a way of carving up a simple time signature in so many ways...always keeping the listener engaged. What I find especially appealing about his two latest ECM releases, is that he uses wraped wood dowels and brushes more than he uses sticks, really brings out the nuances of drums and cymbals. Speaking of cymbals...how about those little splash cymbals (6 inch and larger) he uses?! To me, this is a big part of his signature sound. Check out some sound clips on the Drummerworld website: http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Manu_Katche.html
If you like his two latest releases, check out his work with Jan Garbarek as well. Enjoy.
If you like his two latest releases, check out his work with Jan Garbarek as well. Enjoy.